Identity security

Identity is no longer simply a login management system. It’s the most targeted layer in your infrastructure, and often the least connected. It's how users access data, how services interact, and, increasingly, how attackers get in. What used to be an admin function is now the foundation of your entire security posture. Our eBook, Secure Identity…

You can now strengthen business continuity across more regions. Enhanced Disaster Recovery is Generally Available for Okta environments in Ireland, Frankfurt, and Sydney, bringing faster failover and greater resiliency to customers in Europe, the EU, EMEA, and Australia. This builds on last year’s rollout to North America and is part of our…

You’ve probably heard the phrase “identity is the new perimeter.” It’s repeated often in security circles, and for good reason. In most companies, identity has long been considered a supporting function. It’s treated as a gateway to systems, a set of policies to manage access, and a line item on the security checklist.  But the landscape has…

Okta joins Google Cloud and industry leaders to build an open, secure AI ecosystem with MCP While AI-driven security operations promise to augment human expertise and automate complex tasks, this potential is often hindered by integration gaps between the diverse tools security teams rely on daily.  That’s  why we’re excited to support Google…

Okta Ventures partners and invests in early-stage startups building Identity-enabled platforms. In a world increasingly shaped by rapid technological advances, 2025 presents unparalleled opportunities and significant challenges for enterprises, developers, and innovators.  The rise of generative AI has revolutionized industries, but it’s also been…

What if you could stop Identity-based attacks before they even begin? Today’s cyberthreats move fast, targeting on-premises infrastructure, cloud services, SaaS applications, and non-human identities. Security teams need an Identity-centric approach that doesn’t just react to attacks but actively reduces risk. That means having the right tools to:…

An open door for attacks Identity-based attacks are a rising threat, and every organization is responsible for protecting itself. What do we mean? Just as you have a door and a lock at home, Identity security protects your cloud and SaaS assets: It’s the external perimeter of your organization’s assets. Identity security means controlling who…

Identity is the connective tissue between every person and technology in your ecosystem. This connective role also places Identity at the center of your risk profile. It’s no surprise that Identity remains the No. 1 attack vector in today’s threat landscape —  over 80% of data breaches involve some form of compromised Identity. Properly addressing…

As students return to campus and activities ramp up with classes, alumni activities, and campus events, Identity security and management take center stage in ensuring a welcoming yet secure environment for college and university communities. With millions of students heading back to school, colleges and universities are grappling with offering…

At Oktane this year, we announced that the OpenID Foundation (OIDF) has launched a working group devoted to creating the first unified enterprise Identity security standard. Called Interoperability Profiling for Secure Identity in the Enterprise (IPSIE), the group aims to tackle key challenges that underlie Identity security in today's enterprise…